🎉 El Grito is returning to Carpentersville!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, as El Grito returns to Carpenter Park for a celebration of Mexican culture, music, food and community.

And yes — the El Grito Parade is returning too!

Organizers are currently accepting parade registrations and inviting performers, businesses, organizations, clubs, community groups and individuals to be part of this year’s celebration.

Interested in participating? Early registration is encouraged as organizers begin working on parade logistics and the lineup.

👉 Register for the 2026 El Grito Parade: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1rOKFXN6KlvA8bHNnrqfdfUl6iSf3V0ZyzodvL_NkiHSUQ/viewform

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Carpenter Park | Carpentersville

More event and parade details will be shared as we get closer!

**El Grito and the El Grito Parade are independently organized community events. El Grito festivities will be held at Carpenter Park.